Acne scars in Daegu: do ice-pick and rolling scars need different approaches?
Read the Korean originalSummary Narrow deep scars and wide indented scars have different shapes, so treatment plans can differ. It is important to approach the types of scars separately even within the same face.
Direct answer
Narrow deep scars and wide indented scars have different shapes, so treatment plans can differ. It is important to approach the types of scars separately even within the same face.
Before your consultation
- Why are the awl type and rolling type distinguished?
- Is it always better to use multiple devices together?
- Do you perform the procedure at the same intensity across the entire face?
General information, not a personal diagnosis or treatment plan. Suitability, risks and recovery require an individual consultation.
Why are the awl type and rolling type distinguished?
The society advises planning based on the form and location of scars. Marks with a small entry leading deeply and broad undulations are difficult to categorize under the same skin texture issue. It helps to mark on a photo which type your scar is and get an explanation.
Sources and evidence: American dermatology clinic association: Acne scar consultation and treatment · Non-ablative laser/microneedle RF alternating treatment randomized study (2024, PMID 37962952)
Is it always better to use multiple devices together?
Even if there are studies evaluating the combination, it does not mean that every combination is superior to single treatments. Existing small-scale alternating treatment studies also did not show uniform superiority. Check which feature of your scar is targeted by the additional procedure.
Do you perform the procedure at the same intensity across the entire face?
Scar density and skin condition can vary by treatment area. Ask about differentiating the cheeks, temples, and jaw, and the role of local versus broad-area treatment. It is better to understand the purpose of each step rather than just a package of sessions.
Can you tell the type just from pore photos?
Bright photos from the front can hide depth or contours. Photos from multiple lighting and angles are helpful, but the final plan should be determined based on an in-person examination. If photos have been smoothed with filters, be sure to explain the limitations when describing your goals.
How do we agree on how much improvement is possible?
Rather than expecting perfectly smooth skin, set criteria to evaluate the scars that bother you most and the improvements you hope to achieve. It is also important to determine when to decide whether to continue or change treatments and the period needed for recovery. If new acne still develops, an inflammation management plan should be established as well.
What questions are good to ask in a scar consultation in Dongseong-ro?
In Daegu Dongseong-ro, ask, “I have several types of scars; what is the treatment goal for each?” Refer to the official acne, pores, and scar treatment list, but check during the consultation which local treatments and equipment are actually available.
Sources and evidence: Doctor Designer Daegu procedure list
FAQ
Why are the awl type and rolling type distinguished?
The society advises planning based on the form and location of scars. Marks with a small entry leading deeply and broad undulations are difficult to categorize under the same skin texture issue. It helps to mark on a photo which type your scar is and get an explanation.
Is it always better to use multiple devices together?
Even if there are studies evaluating the combination, it does not mean that every combination is superior to single treatments. Existing small-scale alternating treatment studies also did not show uniform superiority. Check which feature of your scar is targeted by the additional procedure.
Do you perform the procedure at the same intensity across the entire face?
Scar density and skin condition can vary by treatment area. Ask about differentiating the cheeks, temples, and jaw, and the role of local versus broad-area treatment. It is better to understand the purpose of each step rather than just a package of sessions.
Sources and evidence
Sources checked: 2026-09-10
- American dermatology clinic association: Acne scar consultation and treatment
Plans for each type of scar and principles for controlling active acne. This does not guarantee the performance of individual devices.
- Non-ablative laser/microneedle RF alternating treatment randomized study (2024, PMID 37962952)
20 people, evaluated 4 times at 4-week intervals, 90 days after the final procedure. Alternating treatments were not significantly better than either treatment alone.
- Doctor Designer Daegu procedure list
Checked treatment list on September 10, 2026. Availability, products, and applied treatment areas should be re-confirmed when booking, and the treatment list itself is not clinical evidence proving effectiveness.
Translated from our Korean educational content using machine-assisted translation and terminology checks. This is not a claim of independent medical review. Study limitations and source links are retained; please ask the clinic about anything unclear.